Antique Japanese Bronze Samurai Tsuba by Hamano (b1754) Deer Motif Gold Inlay 68mm Inkbox The asymmetrical interior layout and

The asymmetrical interior layout and varied drawer sizing emphasize use over symmetry

The surface shows a naturally aged patina and light oxidation consistent with antique iron

This chawan exemplifies the oil-spot Tenmoku glaze technique (油滴天目 yuteki tenmoku)

There are some areas of past marks expected of an antique such as this

This is a 19th century antique Chinese alter table or console from the Qing dynasty

Antique Japanese Bronze Samurai Tsuba by Hamano (b1754) Deer Motif Gold Inlay 68mm Inkbox The asymmetrical interior layout andAntique Japanese Edo Period Bronze Samurai Tsuba by Naoyuki Hamano with Deer Motif and Gold Inlay 68mm Edo period, 18th 19th century Dimensions: approx. 68mm x 61mm x 4mm A finely worked Japanese bronze tsuba (sword guard) of rounded form, decorated in low relief with a pair of deer beneath flowering plants, highlighted with gold and silver nunome zgan inlay. The composition is asymmetrical and restrained, using negative space effectively against a